Senior Software Engineer, Search & Recommendations

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and oversee enterprise search infrastructure using vector databases, full-text search engines, and relational database techniques.
• Develop deep learning-based NLP algorithms to analyze, reformulate, and suggest search queries.
• Design, implement, and deploy various ranking algorithms for relevant results and optimal user experience.
• Evaluate and optimize algorithm accuracy focusing on key metrics.
• Track and analyze end-to-end system performance, leading improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed on latest industry developments and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Computer Science or relevant field (PhD a plus).
• 5+ years experience in search, recommendation, or question answering systems.
• In-depth knowledge of relevance measurement, tuning, and modeling.
• Engineering experience with large language models and RAG systems.
• Expertise in Python and/or C++.
• Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, communication skills.
• Ability to contribute individually and as a team member.
• Familiarity with embedding-based search systems (major advantage).

Compensation

• Salary Range: $185,000 to $230,000 USD per year